She explains things that are bothering me like my balance has lost its way. With no whit of notice one leg may cross the other while walking or if I step backward, there is a scary redundancy of backward steps...or a sway from wall to wall. These are usually momentary instances with no feeling of lightheadedness....just happens.
It seems the method in which heart medications work with the heart, leaves other body organs and functions with less functionality. I know from reading many drug interactions, functions and purposes, this is a complicated, intertwined near inexplicable process.
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| Bagpiper-Plattsburg NY, USS Henley Memorial Service - Played Amazing Grace [I have posted before; it is SOOC-straight of camera] |
After I heard what my half-sister in Texas pays for a housekeeper for 1/2 day's work, (nearly 60% more than I do), I smiled with great appreciation for mine.
We changed vacation to Texas to late October on advice of family as heat is much less. The bluebonnets are not spectacular this year due to 2 years of drought; so October is just as good for me.
Grand Canyon is postponed until a later date; 1700 mi one way is too much driving for H to see only 2 points of interest, although I know they both are breathtaking.
Husband has prerogative of any other trips. He is the driver. I think he may be thinking of Canada, but it is entirely his choice. I don't want him to miss the fishing season here and his summer church buddy has just arrived in our area.
He finally made appointments for Passports next Tuesday. You may remember posts before we traveled to Plattsburgh NY described tortuous events in which we found H had no legal birth certificate, hence no Passport. He does now.
This give me more time to iron out health quirks, if possible, and adapt to the aging process. (SMILE)
I know of two area events I may get to attend, one of which H is not interested. Blanchard Springs Caverns between my residence and Mountain View (I think) has 'Caroling in the Caverns' two weekends in December. A church friend's employer gets tickets for his employees; she plans to get me included, if she does not forget. Supposedly one part of the caverns has perfect acoustics, similar to the Mormon Tabernacle where their choir performs.
Then my church has a weekend of worship for all similar churches in October at Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO, which happens to be on my birthday this year. I surely would like to go once in my lifetime. I understand sometimes 3000 members attend. It is mostly music and communion on Sunday. Some of the music is similar to that which I wrote about earlier.
The two day event includes gospel music choirs, trios, quartet, etc. performances as well as mass a capella singing. Persons who have attended earlier events says it sounds like 10,000 angels singing--quite hyperbole....
Speaking of writing about music, I removed the music posts, because I could not clearly define if I was violating copyrights. I did not reason clearly concerning material I was using; most of my postings include my photos or ClickART which includes some permissions of use with attribution. Sorry, if you missed the posts, but, my conscience is the only honor code I have.
I have found a player which is a widget and you upload a play list to a place called playlist.com, but it is more than I want contend with at this point in time.
I considered forming a blog 'circle' of A-Fib sufferers as I know at least 3 bloggers or their spouses on my blog list with the same affliction. However, I thought it not equally fair as some of us have or are contending with other health issues, some of which are just as devastating. There are just as many cancer survivors, including me on my blog list.
Praying for each other is much more productive. We all have blessings, and then there is the rest of life....
Carpe diem..
PHOTOS: by NitWit1 unless otherwise attributed.
3 comments:
I think you ought to form an A-fib circle. It would be a great way for those who suffer to share information about new procedures or meds they may not be aware of. Also it is a comfort zone for those with similar problems. My Cancer support group does this for me.
You will love Caroling in the Caverns.
I can certainly relate to this post. I'm just beginning to experience balance issues. I need to get busy with some exercise but I hate exercise. Bob has what his doctor calls 'permanent A-Fib. He takes Coumadin which is very bad given his blood problem. All the blood doctors were sure he had Myleodisplastic Syndrome but tests have been unable to confirm that diagnosis. There apparently is no diagnosis. His Cardiologist & Hematologist talk back & forth about him. He needs a pacemaker but they are putting that off as long as possible. He's on a new med & it seems to have helped. He has a strong family history of colon cancer but the hematologist is saying no to anymore colonoscopys. The hematologist does not want him to have any invasive procedures. On & on it goes.
I like the idea of the A-fib circle. You are right though, so many of us are dealing with multiple health issues.
I hope your trips work out for you!
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